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My Marie Brings Authentic Haitian Flavors to Cherokee Street

2 years ago

One of Cherokee Street’s newest restaurants, My Marie Restaurant, opened doors in early September. Located just a couple doors down from our friends at STL Style House, My Marie (3147 Cherokee Street) offers a menu of authentic Haitian cuisine in a warm, inviting and casual space. From coconut curry shrimp, jerk chicken and griot pork […]

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Cherokee Street CID Announces Plans for Love Bank Park Redevelopment

2 years ago

Cherokee Street Community Improvement District (CID) announced Thursday its plans to embark on a full redevelopment of Love Bank Park, the street’s only public gathering space located at the corner of Cherokee St. and Nebraska Ave. in South St. Louis.  The redesign of the park is being led by two St. Louis women-owned design firms: […]

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Call for Planter Painters

2 years 2 months ago

For its third call for public art, the Cherokee CID Arts Committee is launching a call for artist proposals to paint the street's new concrete planters. 15 planters were installed on Cherokee Street this summer, with four at S. Jefferson, California & Compton, and three at Gravois. Through this public art grant program, four artists […]

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2022 Cherokee Street Camera Grant Program

2 years 3 months ago

The Cherokee Street Community Improvement District is launching an Exterior Camera Grant Program to improve safety by improving the camera coverage on Cherokee. This program is for business owners and building owners in the District and is a *reimbursement* program; Funds will be reimbursed upon purchase and installation of the cameras. APPLICATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY August […]

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Meet ‘Ssippi, St. Louis’s New Natural Wine Bar

2 years 3 months ago

Located at the corner of Pennsylvania Ave. and Cherokee St. (2926 Cherokee), ‘Ssippi natural wine bar has been ingratiating itself among locals since its opening in early July. The modern yet quaint neighborhood hangout offers a rotating selection of natural wines, cocktails, and a simple menu of snacks, plus a spacious patio in the back. […]

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Adrian Octavius Walker & PSA: Launch “We Matter” Public Art Installation on Cherokee Street

2 years 5 months ago

This week, local public art project PSA: debuted its newest collaboration, featuring the work of nationally acclaimed photographer and native St. Louisan Adrian Octavius Walker. The six banner piece - titled  “We Matter”  - was installed on the exterior wall of The Luminary at Cherokee and Ohio. The installation will be displayed for one year […]

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Your Memorial Day Weekend Plans

2 years 5 months ago

Looking to hunt for antique treasures and one-of-a-kind finds at a mile-long caravan? Cherokee Street is the spot this weekend. Want to dance the night away with DJ Nico Marie, Blvck Spvde & James Biko? We've got you. In search of circus performances, live comedy or wine with a side of live music. All can be found on Cherokee.

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An Insider’s Guide to Cherokee’s Cinco de Mayo Festival

2 years 6 months ago

The wait is over! St. Louis’ Cherokee Street Cinco de Mayo Festival is finally back, in person, on May 7. Organizers are expecting this year’s turnout to be the largest attendance they've seen yet—so enjoy these tips from Festival Vendor Coordinator Adina O’ Neill on making the most of your Cinco de Mayo experience.

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We’re Hiring!

2 years 8 months ago

Are you a wiz at designing beautiful event posters or engaging social media graphics? Do you live around Cherokee Street and want to use your writing skills to promote your local community? You're in luck! The Cherokee Street Community Improvement District (CID) is looking for both a graphic designer and a copywriter to help amp […]

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Photos: Cherokee Street’s Brass Band Blowout

2 years 9 months ago

Cherokee Street hosted the inaugural Brass Band Blowout on Saturday February 12th, 2022. For the first time ever, St. Louis's top brass bands shared the stage together, featuring Saint Boogie Brass Band, Red & Black Brass Band and Funky Butt Brass Band. The sold-out show was hosted by Cherokee Street Foundation, the street's nonprofit organization […]

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Cinco de Mayo Festival to Return on Saturday May 7th

2 years 9 months ago

St. Louis’s Cinco de Mayo festival will return to Cherokee Street on Saturday May, 7th 2022, after two years of in-person event cancellations due to the COVID19 pandemic. The Cinco de Mayo festival on Cherokee Street began more than 15 years ago and is now organized by Cherokee Street Foundation — the street’s events nonprofit. […]

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Your Weekend Plans: Dec. 10-12

2 years 11 months ago

Feeling festive? Head to Cherokee Street this weekend to enjoy a holiday fundraiser at The Luminary, a holiday parody of the 1982 classic "The Thing", and many opportunities to finish (or start) your holiday shopping & support small businesses at the same time. FRIDAY Sip & Shop 4 - 6 PM @ Your Friend's Apartment […]

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Your Guide to Print Bazaar + Holiday Fun on Cherokee This Weekend

2 years 11 months ago

The 14th annual Print Bazaar on Cherokee kicks off this Saturday December 4th! Head to the street between 11 AM and 6PM to shop from more than 100 local & regional artists — offering prints, paintings and photographs, screen printed clothing, greeting cards and one-of-a-kind-art.

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